Logistics Outsourcing

How Crowdsourced Delivery Can Clean Up the Urban Last Mile

May 10, 2019

The last mile is the most costly and time-consuming part of the shipping process, thanks to high-quantity package drop-offs and low-quantity volumes.

Nationwide Capacity Crunch Shows U.S. Trucking Industry in Crisis

May 10, 2019

Dan Clark, SCB Contributor

The United States is experiencing a capacity crisis — with roughly 10 loads to be shipped for every easily accessible truck — and shippers are scrambling to be able to service their customers without breaking the bank on every shipment.

Market Leader in Freight Exchange Empowers Customers With Enhanced Location Services

April 30, 2019

HERE Technologies - EMEA

Challenge: A European leader in freight exchange solutions wanted to further enhance its successful planning and calculation program for transport companies by providing near real-time truck location information to telematics and logistics managers.

Five Things You Should Know About Hiring a Car-Shipping Company

Five Things to Know About Hiring a Car-Shipping Company

April 30, 2019

Zoki Naumoski, SCB Contributor

When it comes to car transportation services, considerations of price and quality are key. No one wants a car with scratches, paint chips and dents when it arrives.

Amazon Pledges One-Day Delivery for Top Clients in U.S.

April 26, 2019

Bloomberg

Amazon.com Inc. will spend $800m in the current quarter to reduce delivery times for top customers to one day from two, trying to revive its main e-commerce franchise and ward off greater competition.

Uber Is Reading Its Pitch as the Amazon of Transportation

April 15, 2019

Bloomberg

Uber wants to convince investors that it’s a transportation and logistics market-maker that can build — and then supply — new demand for everything from scooters and bicycles to freight and food delivery.

Brexit Is Like Christmas for European Truck-Rental Companies

March 29, 2019

Bloomberg

Ahead of the original March 29 deadline for Britain to leave the European Union, companies began to fear that if governments couldn’t agree an exit deal, border crossings between the U.K. and Europe would be significantly disrupted.

UPS, Drone Maker Begin First Regular Commercial Flights in U.S.

March 27, 2019

Bloomberg

The drone deliveries further United Parcel Service's push into managing and delivering healthcare products.

How Supply Chain Technology Enables the ‘New Retail’ Customer Experience

March 27, 2019

Eugene Amigud, SCB Contributor

Today’s “new retail” — a shopping experience that seamlessly blends digital and offline commerce — is still in its infancy. But it’s already defining the future of technology, business and operational strategies for companies worldwide.

Kuehne & Nagel Case Study: Automating Information to Optimize the Contract Packing Supply Chain Process

March 25, 2019

Nulogy Corporation

Logistics Outsourcing

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics outsourcing and its impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before using third party logistics providers (3PLs). New technologies that provide information during shipments are transforming the way companies work with these providers - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As 3PL services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics outsourcing solutions to power their supply chains.